By Ellen Steger
No matter how much you may read about Alzheimer’s disease, it’s nearly impossible to understand just how devastating an illness it is, until it leaves its mark on your family.
CAN is proud to announce that in 2023, we have been fortunate to add five new members to our Board of Directors. We want to share the skills and expertise they bring to CAN and some of the critical work they are doing to help family caregivers.
At Caregiver Action Network, we understand that it can be challenging to keep track of your finances as well as those of your loved ones. Luckily that can be alleviated when #CaregiversConnect with resources that can help them manage their loved one’s finances.
Caregiver Action Network is proud to announce the establishment of a new policy fellowship to honor the legacy of CAN’s late CEO, John Schall, and his numerous policy contributions during his decades of working in Washington, DC. The John Schall Policy and Programs Fellowship creates a seat at the table for aspiring leaders to foster and refine their policy skills, while continuing the important work that Schall held near and dear.
Washington, DC (November 15, 2023) — Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is proud to stand by family caregivers and endorse the Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act. This act would allow individuals to use their tax-free health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts on medical expenses for their spouses and dependents as well as for their parents. As of now, American caregivers are struggling to pay costs for their loved ones’ needs out-of-pocket.
Caregiver Action Network was saddened to learn about the passing of Rosalynn Carter. The Former First Lady was known as a fierce advocate and leading voice for family caregivers across the country, in addition to significant contributions to social causes such as mental health care, human rights, and social justice. She famously said that there are four kinds of people—those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.
National Family Caregivers Month – celebrated each November – is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. Caregiver Action Network (CAN), the nation’s leading family caregiver organization, selects each year’s theme for National Family Caregivers Month and spearheads the celebration of National Family Caregivers Month nationally.
Sometimes, you just need a space to connect with others, who like yourself are in similar situations and circumstances and may be able to relate.
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 – October 15, the U.S. celebrates the contributions of more than 60 million Hispanic Americans, Latinos, Latinas, and Latinx-identifying people to our culture and society. This is the story of Deborah, a Latinx woman who cared for her mother, who immigrated from Brazil. Deborah's mother was diagnosed with ALS in January 2020. She was given 2-5 years to live and passed away on March 27, 2022.
For release on: July 10, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Caregiver Action Network, the nation’s leading organization supporting family caregivers, has selected Marvell Adams Jr. as its next Chief Executive Officer after a nationwide search.